Master Plans

Master planning is the cornerstone of our strategy to shape the future of parks and recreation in Salt Lake County. These long-range plans, developed County-wide, provide a visionary roadmap for sustainable growth and development.

Rooted in community engagement, each master plan serves as a guiding framework for future projects. This process ensures that development meets regional priorities and reflects the aspirations of our residents. Please note that while a project's inclusion in a master plan is a critical first step, its implementation depends on securing future funding and resources.

Regional Master Plans

For master plans for specific amenities, such as parks and recreation centers, see the website for that particular amenity.

Plan Finalized: September 2015

The Salt Lake County 2015 Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan is a comprehensive guide to planning, developing, and maintaining parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational facilities across the County in response to population growth, changing demographics, and public demand for accessible and high-quality recreation amenities.

2015 Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan

Parks and Recreation

In Progress: Expected Fall 2025

The Salt Lake County 2025 Parks & Recreation Facilities Master Plan is the ten-year update to the County's comprehensive guide to planning, developing, and maintaining parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational facilities.

Plan Finalized: September 2021

The Salt Lake County Regional Trails Master Plan is a conceptual plan to guide the development of an interconnected, non-motorized recreational trail network across the county by identifying existing and proposed trails, establishing development standards, and providing implementation strategies.

Salt Lake County Regional Trails Master Plan 2021

In Progress: Expected Summer 2025

The Tri-Canyon Trails Plan is the comprehensive trail plan for Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, and Millcreek Canyons. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation and the Forest Service are partnering to identify opportunities to protect watershed and ecosystem health while providing diverse recreation opportunities.

Tri-Canyon Trails Plan

Park and Recreation Center Master Plans

Plan Finalized: 2005

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Alignment Plan establishes a preferred 56-mile route through Salt Lake County, guiding multi-use trail development and access to connect urban areas with National Forest lands along the historic Lake Bonneville shoreline.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail Alignment Plan

Plan Finalized: 2024

The Dimple Dell Regional Park Master Plan is a strategic guide for future improvements and maintenance within the park. The plan aims to balance the needs of recreation and preservation by outlining recommendations for trail networks, access points, and amenities while protecting the area's natural, cultural, and ecological resources. Please note that while inclusion in the master plan is an essential first step, implementation of any project is contingent upon securing future funding and resources.

Dimple Dell Regional Park

Dimple Dell Regional Park Master Plan

Dimple Dell Regional Park Master Plan Appendices

Muir-Poulsen Farm Master Plan